Cost of living in South Africa compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| South Africa | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 158 (€8) | €18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 87 (€4.52) | €10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 55 (€2.85) | €3.78 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (€1.00) | €1.03 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 49 (€2.52) | €2.95 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 29 (€1.50) | €2.10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 87 (€4.52) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 31 (€1.63) | €2.06 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 26 (€1.34) | €1.47 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (€1.17) | €1.15 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 113 (€5.87) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 26 (€1.35) | €2.06 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 14 (€0.75) | €1.04 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 29% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| South Africa | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 16,630 (€862) | €1,428 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,658 (€656) | €981 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,092 (€108) | €113 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 10,976 (€569) | €914 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,682 (€398) | €668 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,388 (€72) | €74 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 659 (€34) | €26 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,723 (€349) | €321 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,773 (€92) | €98 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 132 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 79 (€4.09) | €12 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| South Africa | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 887 (€46) | €77 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 615 (€32) | €32 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,641 (€85) | €86 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,354 (€70) | €89 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| South Africa | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 412,964 (€21,409) | €26,782 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (€1.25) | €1.57 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 686 (€36) | €28 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| South Africa | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 48 (€2.51) | €7 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 173 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 520 (€27) | €59 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 57 (€2.98) | €3.97 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 39 (€2.00) | €2.78 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 68 (€3.51) | €2.86 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 34 (€1.79) | €1.86 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 26 (€1.36) | €2.19 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 129 (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 30% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| South Africa | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 414 (€21) | €34 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 226 (€12) | €16 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 1,154 (€60) | €52 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 718 (€37) | €48 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 95 (€4.90) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 38 (€1.97) | €2.88 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (€2.03) | €4.51 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 11,899 (€617) | €504 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 3.04 (€0.16) | €0.26 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 571 (€30) | €49 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 (€2.77) | €5.31 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in South Africa is 24% cheaper than in Spain
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